Loya Jirga Asks for prisoner release
\”In order to remove the hurdles for the start of peace talks, stopping the bloodshed, and for the good of the public, the jirga approves the release of 400 prisoners as demanded by the Taliban,\” Jirga member Atefa Tayeb announced. Following the announcement, President Ghani said: \”Today, I will sign the release order of these […]
Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan Carry Out Negotiations over Mutually Beneficial Trade Expansion
Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan Carry Out Negotiations over Mutually Beneficial Trade Expansion
Sri Lanka Newly Elected Government Faces Uphill Challenges of Sovereignty and Stabilizing the Economy
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The new mandate of Sri Lanka necessitates efforts aimed at stabilizing the economy while keeping the country’s sovereignty intact.